National Drug Authority's efforts reduce counterfeits

Kampala, 07th February 2014 -- Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) has changed its drugs testing strategy from mandatory testing of selected drugs to a risk-based approach. In this approach, only drugs from manufacturers that are not prequalified by the World Health Organization are subjected to mandatory testing.

Honourable Rugunda signs WHO's Programme Budget of Support

Kampala, 6th March 2014 -- The Minister of Health Dr Ruhakana Rugunda signed the World Health Organization Programme Budget (2014-2015) for Uganda that seeks to support the Ministry of Health fully implement the Health Sector Strategic and Investment Plan (HSSIP II). The signing signifies agreement and consent for both The Government of Uganda and WHO to work and support areas detailed in progamme document over a period of two years.

WHO Representative Visits Uganda Virus Research Institute

Kampala, 14th March 2014 -- The World Health Organization Representative for Uganda, Dr. Wondimagegnehu Alemu visited the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe and commended the staff on their excellent work. UVRI is a national centre of excellence for viral diagnostics, surveillance, and research.

Addressing Adolescent Health challenges in Uganda

Beatrice Awar (17) is typical Ugandan teenager, full of life, ambition and grand dreams about a comfortable future. 

As she prepares the millet supper for the family one evening, Beatrice, who is in Senior 2 at Progress Academy, Abim Town Council in northern Uganda shares her dream.

“I want to be a nurse; God help me. I should know sciences and I should remain prayerful and protect myself from boys. I want to avoid early pregnancy and HIV” she says. 

East African experts deliberate on gender based violence

Entebbe, 18th June 2014:- In Uganda, 62% of Gender Based Violence (GBV) is by intimate partners and largely affects women between the ages of 15 to 49.  The Uganda Health and Demographic Survey (UDHS) of 2011 showed that 63% of the women in Uganda had experienced physical or sexual violence or both in their lives.

WHO trains lawyers on international trade law, health and tobacco control

Entebbe 12th June 2014:- The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa has trained a cohort of lawyers on international trade law and tobacco control. The lawyers will on request, provide legal technical assistance to the Member States of the WHO African Region on trade related inter-linkages, challenges and opportunities for tobacco control. 

Uganda about to achieve universal coverage for long lasting insecticide treated nets

Kampala, 26th June 2014:- Uganda is set to achieving universal coverage of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) which is expected to drastically reduce the malaria infection. Presently, the Ministry of Health with support from Global Fund, Presidential Malaria Initiative (PMI) and World Vision is distributing of 21 million LLINs country wide in order to achieve universal coverage.